Marilyn Frey

Marilyn E. Frey, 90, of Decatur passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022, at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne. She was born November 10, 1931, in Decatur to Thomas and Glee (Krugh) Garner. She was married October 8, 1955, in Decatur to James L. Frey.
She was a member of Decatur Church of God in Decatur and was a Sunday school teacher for 50 years and worked with the youth. Along with her husband, they served as janitors of the church.  
She was a secretary at Schafer Company for 23 years, retiring in 1997. Prior to working as a secretary, she worked at Lincoln Life Insurance in the loan department for seven years and at Joe Mason Accounting as a secretary for three years.
Her biggest joy in life was having her grandchildren. She enjoyed playing the piano, sewing and spoiling her grandchildren.
She is survived by her three sons, Gary L. (Sandra) Frey; and Matthew T. (Danielle) Frey, both of Decatur; and Randy (Simona) Frey of Franklin, Ohio; stepsister, Wauneta (Bill) Reinhart of Decatur; stepbrother, Rev. Dave Zimmerman of Arizona; six grandchildren, Amber Rose Frey; Dustin (Sarah) Frey; Joel (Nikie) Frey; Kate Frey; Marc (Morgan) Frey; and Becca (Aaron Agler) Frey; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband on February 1, 2007; daughter, Carolyn Sue Frey as an infant; grandson, Caleb Frey; sister and brother-in-law, Pat and Bill Myers; brother and sister-in-law, Thomas and Sunya Garner; and stepbrother, Rev. Clarence Zimmerman.
Visitation will be Monday, August 15 from 4-8 p.m. at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur and one hour prior to the 10 a.m. funeral service Tuesday, August 16 at Decatur Church of God in Decatur. Officiating will be Pastor Brent Doster and Celebrant Dave McIntire. Burial will be at the Decatur Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Decatur Church of God – youth ministries or Riley Children’s Hospital.
Arrangements provided by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur. To sign the online guest book, visit www.zwickjahn.com.